Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or effect. In the lines provided, none seem to contain obvious hyperbole. However, if we look closely, option D ("Ask it to stop screaming.") can be interpreted as hyperbole, depending on context. The word "screaming" could be an exaggerated way to describe a loud noise.
If we are strictly looking for clear hyperbole, none of the options contain a strong example. Therefore, it’s best to determine context and tone for a more accurate interpretation. If the line meant to convey that the noise was excessively loud, then:
D: "Ask it to stop screaming." would be the closest example of hyperbole, interpreting "screaming" as an exaggeration of loudness.
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